<![CDATA[IPU on air]]>bba92e6c-a514-5c73-88ce-cf3bb2503270Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:41:58 +0000Captivate.fmIPUhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/1d2e9a0d-5cc7-4708-9ed9-a6a1da9346ce/0jQcOysuafShBXPIyljULA1p.pngIPU on airIPUIPUThe IPU on air Podcast Series features conversations with MPs and parliamentary experts from around the world on issues that impact citizens and democracies. Tune in to find out what parliamentarians think on a plethora of global issues.https://ipu-on-air.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastChampioning sexual and reproductive health and rightsChampioning sexual and reproductive health and rightsIn IPU on air #15, Ms. Petra Bayr, a Member of Parliament from Austria, and Ms. Catherine Mumma, Kenyan Senator and Member of the IPU Committee on Health member, discuss strategies for parliamentarians to shape legislation, allocate budgets and mobilize support for sexual and reproductive rights amid challenges to these rights in some countries. Moderated by Miriam Sangiorgio, IPU health expert.

The IPU gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) in the production of this podcast.

]]>In IPU on air #15, Ms. Petra Bayr, a Member of Parliament from Austria, and Ms. Catherine Mumma, Kenyan Senator and Member of the IPU Committee on Health member, discuss strategies for parliamentarians to shape legislation, allocate budgets and mobilize support for sexual and reproductive rights amid challenges to these rights in some countries. Moderated by Miriam Sangiorgio, IPU health expert.

The IPU gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) in the production of this podcast.

]]>e67f155e-5567-4667-890a-889b070e45b9Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +010041:33falsefull1515Championing democracy: A Dialogue with MPs M E Blanc (France) and Ms. L. Fehlmann Rielle (Switzerland) on protecting parliamentariansChampioning democracy: A Dialogue with MPs M E Blanc (France) and Ms. L. Fehlmann Rielle (Switzerland) on protecting parliamentariansChampioning democracy: A Dialogue with MPs M E Blanc (France) and Ms. L. Fehlmann Rielle (Switzerland) on protecting parliamentarians

In IPU on air #14, on the eve of the 151st Assembly and 216th session of the Governing Council held in Geneva from October 19-24, 2025, representatives from the IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, President Blanc and Madam Fehlmann Rielle spoke to Rogier Huizenga, Head of the IPU Human Rights Programme. The discussion explores the importance of protecting MPs for the sake of safeguarding the institution of parliament and democracy, and how the CHRP continue to support parliamentarians worldwide.

Défendre la démocratie : dialogue avec les parlementaires E. Blanc (France) et L. Fehlmann Rielle (Suisse) sur la protection des parlementaires

Dans l'émission L'UIP à l'antenne n° 14, à la veille de la 151e Assemblée et de la 216e session du Conseil directeur qui se sont tenues à Genève du 19 au 24 octobre 2025, des représentants du Comité des droits de l’homme des parlementaires de l'UIP, le Président E. Blanc et Mme Fehlmann Rielle, se sont entretenus avec Rogier Huizenga, Responsable du Programme des droits de l'homme de l'UIP. Le débat porte sur l'importance de la protection des parlementaires pour préserver l'institution parlementaire et la démocratie, et sur la manière dont le Comité continue de soutenir les parlementaires à travers le monde.

]]>Championing democracy: A Dialogue with MPs M E Blanc (France) and Ms. L. Fehlmann Rielle (Switzerland) on protecting parliamentarians

In IPU on air #14, on the eve of the 151st Assembly and 216th session of the Governing Council held in Geneva from October 19-24, 2025, representatives from the IPU Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians, President Blanc and Madam Fehlmann Rielle spoke to Rogier Huizenga, Head of the IPU Human Rights Programme. The discussion explores the importance of protecting MPs for the sake of safeguarding the institution of parliament and democracy, and how the CHRP continue to support parliamentarians worldwide.

Défendre la démocratie : dialogue avec les parlementaires E. Blanc (France) et L. Fehlmann Rielle (Suisse) sur la protection des parlementaires

Dans l'émission L'UIP à l'antenne n° 14, à la veille de la 151e Assemblée et de la 216e session du Conseil directeur qui se sont tenues à Genève du 19 au 24 octobre 2025, des représentants du Comité des droits de l’homme des parlementaires de l'UIP, le Président E. Blanc et Mme Fehlmann Rielle, se sont entretenus avec Rogier Huizenga, Responsable du Programme des droits de l'homme de l'UIP. Le débat porte sur l'importance de la protection des parlementaires pour préserver l'institution parlementaire et la démocratie, et sur la manière dont le Comité continue de soutenir les parlementaires à travers le monde.

]]>e495dd85-d784-4900-bf86-2e15624a87d5Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +010034:40falsefull1414From parliament to people: Pathways to fund health and the SDGsFrom parliament to people: Pathways to fund health and the SDGsIn IPU on air #13, on the eve of the 151st Assembly held in Geneva from October 19-24, 2025, Paddy Torsney, IPU Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, discusses the current global financing landscape for health, how it is impacting countries, and health taxes as an emerging policy option with Kalipso Chalkidou, Director of Performance, Financing and Delivery at WHO, and Jacqueline Sabao, Zambian Member of Parliament and vice-Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee.

Des parlements aux citoyens : les voies pour financer la santé et les ODD

Dans l'UIP à l'antenne n° 13, à la veille de la 151e Assemblée qui s'est tenue à Genève du 19 au 24 octobre 2025, Paddy Torsney, observatrice permanente de l’UIP auprès des Nations Unies à New York, discute du paysage actuel du financement mondial de la santé, de son impact sur les pays, ainsi que des taxes sur la santé en tant qu'option politique émergente avec Kalipso Chalkidou, Directrice de la performance, du financement et de la mise en œuvre à l’OMS, et Jacqueline Sabao, parlementaire de Zambie et vice-Présidente du Comité des comptes publics.

]]>In IPU on air #13, on the eve of the 151st Assembly held in Geneva from October 19-24, 2025, Paddy Torsney, IPU Permanent Observer to the United Nations in New York, discusses the current global financing landscape for health, how it is impacting countries, and health taxes as an emerging policy option with Kalipso Chalkidou, Director of Performance, Financing and Delivery at WHO, and Jacqueline Sabao, Zambian Member of Parliament and vice-Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee.

Des parlements aux citoyens : les voies pour financer la santé et les ODD

Dans l'UIP à l'antenne n° 13, à la veille de la 151e Assemblée qui s'est tenue à Genève du 19 au 24 octobre 2025, Paddy Torsney, observatrice permanente de l’UIP auprès des Nations Unies à New York, discute du paysage actuel du financement mondial de la santé, de son impact sur les pays, ainsi que des taxes sur la santé en tant qu'option politique émergente avec Kalipso Chalkidou, Directrice de la performance, du financement et de la mise en œuvre à l’OMS, et Jacqueline Sabao, parlementaire de Zambie et vice-Présidente du Comité des comptes publics.

]]>622c610b-d307-4786-9aae-7e9d9e047786Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +010043:44falsefull1313Holding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Australia’s Milton DickHolding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Australia’s Milton DickIn IPU on

air #12, on the eve of the 151st Assembly held in Geneva from

October 19-24, 2025, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick spoke

to IPU’s Kate Brooks on how he approaches the role of Speaker in Australia. The

conversation explores the surprises he encountered on taking up the gavel, why

the Speakership matters to democracy, what he gains from interacting with the

IPU and how he hopes to encourage youth’s excitement about politics.

]]>In IPU on

air #12, on the eve of the 151st Assembly held in Geneva from

October 19-24, 2025, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick spoke

to IPU’s Kate Brooks on how he approaches the role of Speaker in Australia. The

conversation explores the surprises he encountered on taking up the gavel, why

the Speakership matters to democracy, what he gains from interacting with the

IPU and how he hopes to encourage youth’s excitement about politics.

]]>1687cbe4-ded0-4ecb-8e28-e552ec06e385Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +010039:26falsefull1212Holding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Sweden’s Andreas NorlenHolding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Sweden’s Andreas NorlenIn IPU on air #11, on the eve of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29-31, Speaker of the Parliament of Sweden, Andreas Norlen spoke to IPU’s Kate Brooks on the significant role of the speaker. The conversation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a Speaker, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they seize to enhance legislative processes.

]]>In IPU on air #11, on the eve of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29-31, Speaker of the Parliament of Sweden, Andreas Norlen spoke to IPU’s Kate Brooks on the significant role of the speaker. The conversation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a Speaker, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they seize to enhance legislative processes.

]]>ff05f8d5-e274-4b6d-af10-3b7179233252Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +010024:24falsefull1111Holding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Namibia’s Saara Nandjila Kuugongelwa-AmadhilaHolding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Namibia’s Saara Nandjila Kuugongelwa-AmadhilaIn IPU on air #10, on the eve of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29-31, Speaker of the Parliament of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila spoke to IPU’s Kate Brooks on the significant role of the speaker. The conversation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a Speaker, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they seize to enhance legislative processes.

]]>In IPU on air #10, on the eve of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29-31, Speaker of the Parliament of Namibia, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila spoke to IPU’s Kate Brooks on the significant role of the speaker. The conversation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a Speaker, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they seize to enhance legislative processes.

]]>623d455e-a066-4785-8a35-02112ad7de54Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +010021:17falsefull1010Holding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Malta’s Dr Angelo FarrugiaHolding the Gavel: Behind the role of the speaker with Malta’s Dr Angelo FarrugiaIn IPU on air #9, on the eve of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29-31, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, Dr Angelo Farrugia spoke to IPU’s Kate Brooks on the significant role of the speaker. The conversation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a Speaker, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they seize to enhance legislative processes.

]]>In IPU on air #9, on the eve of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament held in Geneva from July 29-31, Speaker of the Parliament of Malta, Dr Angelo Farrugia spoke to IPU’s Kate Brooks on the significant role of the speaker. The conversation explores the multifaceted responsibilities of a Speaker, the challenges they face, and the opportunities they seize to enhance legislative processes.

]]>148e6c9f-3515-4b0f-b16f-3e9cee13be4fThu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +010025:51falsefull99The Power of Interfaith DialogueThe Power of Interfaith DialogueIn IPU on air #8, British MP, Dame Karen Bradley, and UAE parliamentarian, Dr. Ali Al-Nuaimi are hosted by IPU’s Interfaith Dialogue expert, Sarah Markiewicz to discuss the importance of religion and belief in promoting global peace and understanding, and the role MPs and the Inter-Parliamentary Union can play.

]]>In IPU on air #8, British MP, Dame Karen Bradley, and UAE parliamentarian, Dr. Ali Al-Nuaimi are hosted by IPU’s Interfaith Dialogue expert, Sarah Markiewicz to discuss the importance of religion and belief in promoting global peace and understanding, and the role MPs and the Inter-Parliamentary Union can play.

]]>4d4ddd7f-b180-4acf-8f35-9ad13f3dda45Fri, 13 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +010039:42falsefull88Confronting discrimination for health equityConfronting discrimination for health equityIn IPU on air #7 Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Chair of IPU’s Committee on Health, hosts Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara of the National Assembly of Malawi, and Claire Somerville, Executive Director of the Graduate Institute’s International and Development Studies Gender Centre to explore legislative frameworks affecting access to health services for women, girls and marginalized populations, and strategies to address harmful social norms.

]]>In IPU on air #7 Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Chair of IPU’s Committee on Health, hosts Speaker Catherine Gotani Hara of the National Assembly of Malawi, and Claire Somerville, Executive Director of the Graduate Institute’s International and Development Studies Gender Centre to explore legislative frameworks affecting access to health services for women, girls and marginalized populations, and strategies to address harmful social norms.

]]>57b5e8f1-306b-4752-96c4-3bab516829b2Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +010050:23falsefull77Climate change and health: Bridging policy for a resilient futureClimate change and health: Bridging policy for a resilient futureIn IPU on air #6, Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Chair of the IPU Committee on Health, discusses the multi-faceted health impacts of climate change and the need for integrated responses with Mr Soltan Mammadov, Azerbaijan Member of Parliament and rapporteur of COP29’s Parliamentary Meeting and Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, WHO.

The IPU gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the National People’s Congress of China in the production of this podcast.

]]>In IPU on air #6, Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Chair of the IPU Committee on Health, discusses the multi-faceted health impacts of climate change and the need for integrated responses with Mr Soltan Mammadov, Azerbaijan Member of Parliament and rapporteur of COP29’s Parliamentary Meeting and Dr Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, WHO.

The IPU gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the National People’s Congress of China in the production of this podcast.

]]>6216c7b3-0ed9-45e2-8c12-8c573b83c920Tue, 29 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +010047:57falsefull66Good practice in climate legislationGood practice in climate legislationIn IPU on air #5, Ms. Amanda Ellis, Senior Director at Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. discusses good practice in climate legislation with Dr. Michal Nachmany, founder of Climate Policy Radar and developer of the London School of Economics’ Grantham Research Institute Climate Change Laws of the World database, of which the IPU is a partner.

]]>In IPU on air #5, Ms. Amanda Ellis, Senior Director at Arizona State University’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory. discusses good practice in climate legislation with Dr. Michal Nachmany, founder of Climate Policy Radar and developer of the London School of Economics’ Grantham Research Institute Climate Change Laws of the World database, of which the IPU is a partner.

]]>21386f5f-4a6d-4ecb-8b2d-177ff6c6d60eMon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +010022:41falsefull55Orphanage trafficking: The hidden crisis aided by good intentionsOrphanage trafficking: The hidden crisis aided by good intentionsMore than 50 million people worldwide have been trafficked into slavery. Addressing such a complex issue can be overwhelming, particularly from a legislative perspective. A good area to start is with the estimated 5.4 million children globally who are trafficked into unregulated orphanages. This practice, known as “orphanage trafficking,” involves the recruitment or transfer of children into residential care institutions for the purpose of exploitation and profit. When these children are relocated to an institution, many lose contact with their families and are provided with false identity documents to legitimize their classification as orphans.

]]>More than 50 million people worldwide have been trafficked into slavery. Addressing such a complex issue can be overwhelming, particularly from a legislative perspective. A good area to start is with the estimated 5.4 million children globally who are trafficked into unregulated orphanages. This practice, known as “orphanage trafficking,” involves the recruitment or transfer of children into residential care institutions for the purpose of exploitation and profit. When these children are relocated to an institution, many lose contact with their families and are provided with false identity documents to legitimize their classification as orphans.

]]>de73fa7c-ca49-4fcb-9c6c-36b66e924626Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +010033:53falsefull44Health: A moving target for migrants and refugees?Health: A moving target for migrants and refugees?In #IPU on air #3, our host, Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health, discusses the role of parliaments in addressing the health of migrants with Ms. Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo, Delegate for Migration, Swiss Socialist Party; and Prof. Patrick Taran, President of Global Migration Policy Associates.

]]>In #IPU on air #3, our host, Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health, discusses the role of parliaments in addressing the health of migrants with Ms. Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo, Delegate for Migration, Swiss Socialist Party; and Prof. Patrick Taran, President of Global Migration Policy Associates.

]]>b9b11543-8258-403a-947f-b6611c03d953Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 +010043:06falsefull33Access to health: Are parliaments redressing inequalities for women and girls?Access to health: Are parliaments redressing inequalities for women and girls?IPU on air #2 features a dialogue between host Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health, and Rt.Hon. Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair of the Board of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.

]]>IPU on air #2 features a dialogue between host Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health, and Rt.Hon. Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and Chair of the Board of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health.

]]>c42f98d9-26f1-422a-b8b4-ae36a3c863e0Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 +010039:45falsefull22Sexual and reproductive health rights: what role for parliamentarians?Sexual and reproductive health rights: what role for parliamentarians?In this first IPU podcast, Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health, hosts Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, a fellow MP from the United Republic of Tanzania and Vice-Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health; and Dr. Pascale Allotey, Director of the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization.

]]>In this first IPU podcast, Irish Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health, hosts Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, a fellow MP from the United Republic of Tanzania and Vice-Chair of the IPU Advisory Group on Health; and Dr. Pascale Allotey, Director of the Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research at the World Health Organization.

]]>dbb7c6e9-a778-4c79-bd2f-dacc89c71f8bTue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +010035:50falsefull11